Blackline Consultant

Everforth Quinnox; Mumbai, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Quinnox in Mumbai/Bangalore is seeking a BlackLine Consultant to lead implementation, configuration, and integration of BlackLine for finance transformation. You will work with Finance, Accounting, Shared Services, and IT to automate R2R, improve close efficiency, and drive user adoption across global teams.

The role requires 6+ years of experience, strong consulting skills, and hands-on BlackLine knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• 58 years of experience in Finance Transformation, Record-to-Report (R2R), Financial Close, or Shared Services environments.
• Experience with BlackLine implementations, support, or administration preferred.
• Strong understanding of Account Reconciliation, Financial Close, Journal Entries, Intercompany Accounting, Period-End Close, Internal Controls and Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in end-to-end BlackLine implementation projects.
• Configure BlackLine modules based on business requirements.
• Assist with deployment, UAT, and production rollout.
• Configure and support Account Reconciliations, Transaction Matching, Task Management, and Financial Close Management.
• Coordinate with ERP/finance teams on integration and data migration.
• Conduct client workshops and user training.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical mindset

Client-facing consulting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related discipline

Tools

BlackLine platform

ERP exposure (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics)

Data reconciliation & analysis

APIs & data migration

SOX controls knowledge

Job description

IMMEDIATE JOINERS

Role : BlackLine Consultant / Senior BlackLine Consultant

Location : Mumbai & Bangalore

Experience : 6+ years

Work Mode : Hybrid

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled BlackLine Consultant to support the implementation, configuration, integration, and optimization of BlackLine solutions for finance transformation initiatives. The consultant will work closely with Finance, Accounting, Shared Services, and IT stakeholders to automate Record-to-Report (R2R) processes, improve financial close efficiency, and drive adoption of BlackLine capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Implementation

• Participate in end-to-end BlackLine implementation projects.


• Gather business and functional requirements from Finance and Accounting stakeholders.


• Configure BlackLine modules based on business requirements.


• Support solution design workshops, fit-gap analysis, and process assessments.


• Assist with deployment, user acceptance testing (UAT), and production rollout.

Functional Consulting

• Configure and support:


• Account Reconciliations


• Transaction Matching


• Task Management


• Financial Close Management


• Compliance and Controls


• Close & Consolidation processes

Integration & Data Management

• Work with ERP and source system teams to integrate BlackLine with:


• SAP


• Oracle


• NetSuite


• Microsoft Dynamics


• Sage and other finance platforms


• Support data migration, validation, and reconciliation activities.


• Coordinate with integration and technical teams on APIs and connectors.

Testing & Support

• Develop test scenarios and execute SIT/UAT activities.


• Resolve configuration issues and support defect management.


• Provide go-live and hypercare support.


• Assist in system administration and ongoing maintenance activities.

Client Engagement

• Conduct client workshops and user training.


• Drive user adoption and value realization.


• Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives and roadmap planning.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related discipline.


• 58 years of experience in Finance Transformation, Record-to-Report (R2R), Financial Close, or Shared Services environments.


• Experience with BlackLine implementations, support, or administration preferred.


• Strong understanding of:


• Account Reconciliation


• Financial Close Processes


• Journal Entries


• Intercompany Accounting


• Period-End Close


• Internal Controls and Compliance

Technical Skills

• BlackLine platform knowledge.


• ERP exposure to SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics, or similar systems.


• Data reconciliation and financial data analysis capabilities.


• Familiarity with integrations, APIs, and data migration processes.


• Knowledge of SOX controls and financial governance is desirable.

Preferred Certifications

• BlackLine Certification(s).


• CPA, CA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent finance qualification.


• ERP certifications (SAP/Oracle) are advantageous.

Soft Skills

• Strong stakeholder management skills.


• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.


• Problem-solving and analytical mindset.


• Ability to work in global, cross-functional teams.


• Client-facing consulting experience.

Everforth Quinnox